Open AccessA delayed diagnosis of congenital midline cervical cleft
Author(s) -
Salawu Adedayo Idris,
Aremu Shuaib Kayode,
Olakunle Babalola Fatai,
Olajide Toye Gabriel,
Okunlola Abiodun Idowu,
Samuel Ogidi Adetolu,
Adewoye Kayode Rasaq,
Achebe Chijioke Cosmas
Publication year - 2022
Publication title -
clinical case reports
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.21
H-Index - 9
ISSN - 2050-0904
DOI - 10.1002/ccr3.5540
Subject(s) - medicine , girl , congenital disorder , surgery , psychology , developmental psychology
Abstract Congenital midline cervical cleft (CMCC) is an extremely rare anomaly of the neck that typically presents in the neonatal period as a thin suprasternal vertical band of erythematous skin with a nipple‐like projection. We present the management of this uncommon and rarely described entity in a 9‐year‐old girl.